Community Success Stories

Challenge

Integrate small cell technology into one of America's most protected historic districts without compromising the iconic 19th-century streetscape.

Solution

Custom gas lamp reproductions housing small cell equipment, designed in collaboration with the Vieux Carré Commission to match existing historic fixtures.

Outcomes

• 100% carrier compliance with historic guidelines
• Zero visual distinction from historic gas lamps
• Approved by State Historic Preservation Office

Challenge

Develop tiered design standards accommodating varying aesthetic requirements across the Battery, Historic District, and surrounding commercial areas.

Solution

Zone-specific design standards with increasing flexibility outside the most sensitive areas, plus a catalog of pre-approved pole designs for each zone.

Outcomes

• Preserved 300+ year architectural heritage
• Streamlined approval process for carriers
• Withstood carrier legal challenges

Challenge

Enable connectivity around Savannah's famous public squares without introducing visible infrastructure that would detract from the park-like settings.

Solution

Subsurface vault systems with flush-mount antennas integrated into pedestrian pathways, maintaining the unobstructed views that define the squares.

Outcomes

• Zero visible equipment in public squares
• Full 5G coverage for residents and tourists
• Model for other historic park deployments

Challenge

Deploy small cells in Boston's most architecturally sensitive neighborhood while meeting stringent Beacon Hill Architectural Commission requirements.

Solution

Colonial-style pole designs with period-appropriate finishes and integrated equipment concealment, reviewed and approved by the Commission.

Outcomes

• First carrier deployment approved on Beacon Hill
• Template for future deployments in the district
• Commendation from preservation community